Coltart Challenges Government To Increase Councillors’ Pay
Published on Pindula News Bulawayo mayor, David Coltart, said that there is low morale among the city’s councillors, stating that they are poorly paid, forcing them to rely on allowances to make ends meet. During the “In Conversation with Trevor” series held in Bulawayo on Tuesday, Coltart revealed that the councillors are compelled to take
BCC loses 50% of water
Published on Bulawayo24 The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is facing significant challenges in accounting for almost 50% of the water it pumps from supply dams to consumers. This issue is primarily due to dilapidated infrastructure, theft of water supply equipment, and a poor water metering system. The aging pipes are prone to leaks and bursts,
Bulawayo Faces Severe Water Crisis: Mayor Coltart Urgently Calls for $14 Million Pipeline Upgrade
Published on The Zimbabwe Mail BULAWAYO, – Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has issued an urgent plea for $14 million to upgrade the Mtshabezi and Insiza pipelines amid a worsening water crisis. During a visit to the Umzingwane Dam and Ncema pump stations, Coltart described the situation as catastrophic. Umzingwane Dam is nearly dry, holding only
Coltart applauds Khaya Arts for anti-drug abuse campaign
By William Vundla and Peter Dube Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has applauded Khaya Arts Productions for taking part in clean-up and anti-drug abuse awareness campaigns held at the Tshabalala Open Arena on Friday. The campaigns dubbed Bukeka Bulawayo were held under the theme, A Clean mind, A Clean Environment and Healthy Body. The event kick-started with residents cleaning
US$ shortage cripples Byo road works
By Peter Dube BULAWAYO city’s road works have been hampered by a shortage of United States dollars as contractors are demanding to be paid in forex, mayor David Coltart has claimed. Coltart told Southern Eye in an interview that council is struggling to procure road maintenance materials due to funding constraints. “Though there is an issue
BCC unveils 115 fully serviced stands
Published on The Chronicle BCC in partnership with Enock Construction and Earth Moving Equipment last Friday commissioned 115 fully serviced stands in Mahatshula East suburb as part of phase two of the project. BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) in partnership with Enock Construction and Earth Moving Equipment last Friday commissioned 115 fully serviced stands as part
A national disgrace – Coltart slams judiciary over Marry Mubaiwa’s “ill-treatment”
By Tinei Tuhwe Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has spoken out against the treatment of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s ex-wife Marry Mubaiwa, describing her plight as “a personal tragedy” and “a national disgrace.” In a scathing X post, Coltart blamed the judiciary for denying Mubaiwa foreign medical treatment, despite her local doctors’ recommendations. “Marry Mubaiwa’s plight
Byo industry revival needs more action
By Newsday OVER the years, the nation has been promised that Bulawayo will undergo massive re-industrialisation. In that regard, nothing has moved. Over a decade or so ago, efforts were supposedly made to resuscitate Bulawayo industries through the Distressed Industries and Marginalised Areas Fund, which was disbursed starting from 2011, but the fund did not have
No third term for Mnangagwa: Mayor
Published on CAJ News The mayor of Zimbabwe’s second largest city – Bulawayo, David Coltart has warned the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU–PF) followers not to make the country unattractive investment destination by overzealously calling for president Emmerson Mnangagwa to go for the ‘unconstitutional’ third term in office. ZANU-PF Masvingo province
We’ll be Zim’s industrial hub again: Coltart
By Silas Nkala Bulawayo is determined to revive its industry and restore its status as Zimbabwe’s industrial hub, the city’s mayor David Coltart has said. Welcoming, on Tuesday, visitors and exhibitors at the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo, Coltart said: “One of the reasons why the ZITF was established in Bulawayo was due